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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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